Colby Fire

A major storm drenched Southern California on Tuesday, causing traffic tie-ups across the region but few reports of mudslides or major flooding.

According to the National Weather Service, 1.5 inches of rain fell in downtown Los Angeles, breaking a Dec. 2 record set in 1961. Records for Dec. 2 were also set in other places including Los Angeles International Airport, Oxnard, Long Beach Airport, Lancaster and Palmdale.

Scattered showers are expected to continue tonight and into Wednesday, with clearing beginning Thursday.

Meanwhile, city officials across the region are asking residents for patience as mandatory evacuations are issued in the face of potential mudslides...

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